Biomes

Mission: Biomes
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/
A biome is a community of plants and animals living together in a certain kind of climate. Scientists have classified regions of the world into different biomes. Here you can explore coniferous forests, temperate deciduous forests, deserts, grasslands, rainforests, shrublands, and tundras.
- Great Graph Match
  Your mission is to help her determine in which biomes the cities are located.
- To Plant or Not to Plant
  Your mission is to get each plant specimen planted in the best possible biome.
Biomes of the World
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/
Use the index to investigate the rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert. temperate, grassland.
- Freshwater and Marine ecosystems are also explained.
WorldBiomes
http://www.worldbiomes.com/
Five main biomes of the world are described and many useful links are included. Sub-categories fore each biome are also listed and explained.
Tour of Biomes
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
A world map and list of tropical rainforest, tropical savannah, mid-latitude deciduous forest, desert, subarctic taiga, and polar tundra links you to descriptions of each biome.
Level: Junior, Intermediate
The World's Biomes
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
The five major biomes are described:
- Aquatic
- Deserts
- Forests
- Grasslands
- Tundra
Introduction to Biomes
http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html
Tundra, boreal forest /taiga, temperate forest, tropical forest, tropical savanna, temperate grasslands, Mediterranean scrub are described.
Level: intermediate, Senior
Habitats
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/habitat/index.htm
Backyard Birds
Forest Habitat
Lakes are Great
Prairie Habitat
Wetland Habitat
Diversity of Ecosystems
http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/kids/bio/html/ecosistema/home.html
Ecosystems of Mexico are explored.
Terrestrial Ecozones of Canada
http://www.ec.gc.ca/soer-ree/English/Framework/NarDesc/
Use the Menu at the top of the page to explore detailed information about national and regional trends in Ecosystem status
- National Map - Clickable map of Ecozones
  Level: Intermediate, Senior
Ecoregions of North America
http://www.sierraclub.org/ecoregions/
The North American maps displaying the 21 ecoregions of the continent. Descriptions can be viewed by clicking on each region.
Level: intermediate, Senior
Biome Basics
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/biomes/
Desert, taiga, grassland, temperate forest, ocean, tundra, and rainforest are described and web links are provided.
Level: Junior, Intermediate
Biomes - Habitats
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
World biomes include: arctic, Antarctic, desert, tundra, chaparral or scrub, taiga- coniferous forests, temperate deciduous forests, grasslands- savanna, prairie, tropical rainforest, pond, swamp, ocean, intertidal zone, coral reef. You will find: maps, graphics, animals, and printable calendars.
Level: Primary
Habitats
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/habitat/index.htm
Forests, Lakes, Prairies, Wetlands.
National Wildlife Federation
http://www.enature.com/home/
- Field Guides
Biomes of the World
http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/index.html
- Biome Resources
- Teacher Resources with printable pages
World Wildlife Foundation
http://www.panda.org/index.cfm
- Habitats
  Polar regions, coniferous forests, temperate forests, grasslands, deserts, mountains, tropical forests, oceanic islands, freshwater wetlands, and oceans described with maps and graphics. Conservation issues addressed.
- Fact Sheets
- Climate Change
- Forests
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Sustainablility
- Species
- Toxins
The World Wide Biome Project
http://www2.kpr.edu.on.ca/cdciw/biomes/
Information gathered about the biomes around the world by a student project. You also have the opportunity to join the project.
- Student projects outlining biomes. (Curser down the page).
World Climate
http://www.worldclimate.com/worldclimate/index.htm
Type in the name of a city and you will quickly have available the climate, the longitude and latitude.
Hinterland Who's Who
http://www.hww.ca/index_e.asp
An extensive list of Canadian and North American animals. A picture, video clip, map showing distribution and description of features, habits, and habitat are given for each animal. Free ordering Information of print information sheets is available for individuals and institutions.
abc teach directory
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/habitats/rain_forest/
Lesson plans, printable pictures, printable writing paper, animals and plants.
Rain Bird
http://www.rainbird.com/rainforest/download.htm
RainForest Curriculum- pdf files for gradesK-12.
Rainforest Alliance
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/index.html
- Rainforest Facts
- Tropical Colouring Book
- Rainforest Activities
- Learning Site
- Lesson Plans
Rainforest at Night
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/rainforest/index_flash.html
Another amazing site by national Geographic. Flash required to viewed animals of the sections of the rain forest. Also read about the result of deforestation and global warming on this biome.
Level: Junior, Intermediate
Rain Forest Information
http://www.rain-tree.com/
- Rainforest Facts
- Amazon Rainforest Photos
- Rainforest Links
On the Prairie
http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/prairie/
- Build-A-Prairie with in on-line interactive game
- A Field Guide to the Prairies: On-line listing of plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals (May be slow to load)
- Curriculum links and web sites
Saving Wildlife
http://www.wcs.org/sw-our_mission/wcswebsites
A list of all the Wildlife Conservation Society web sites

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